To summarize, pump machines are automatic, hands-off and consistent, while lever machines are manual, less expensive and allow for greater control. Ultimately, most consumers will want a pump machine.

Manual machines require human power to achieve this, while semi-automatic machines use electric-powered boilers and pumps to get the same result. Both manual and semi-automatic espresso machines ...

After over 80 hours of testing models from Breville, Cuisinart and Nespresso, CNET's experts chose the Breville Barista ...

Manual machines require human power to achieve this, while semi-automatic machines use electric-powered boilers and pumps to get the same result.

Manual machines require human power to achieve this, while semi-automatic machines use electric-powered boilers and pumps to get the same result.

Manual machines require human power to achieve this, while semi-automatic machines use electric-powered boilers and pumps to get the same result. Both manual and semi-automatic espresso machines ...

Manual machines require human power to achieve this, while semi-automatic machines use electric-powered boilers and pumps to get the same result. Both manual and semi-automatic espresso machines ...

Manual machines require human power to achieve this, while semi-automatic machines use electric-powered boilers and pumps to get the same result. Both manual and semi-automatic espresso machines ...

Manual machines require human power to achieve this, while semi-automatic machines use electric-powered boilers and pumps to get the same result.

Manual machines require human power to achieve this, while semi-automatic machines use electric-powered boilers and pumps to get the same result. Both manual and semi-automatic espresso machines ...